Takeisha Bethel
Huddleston
Summary
Compassionate caregiver and counselor with extensive experience in healthcare, community health, and education. Expertise in child development, trauma-informed care, and family education. Proven track record of building positive relationships and enhancing well-being for diverse populations. Dedicated to improving care quality for vulnerable groups.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Virginia Department of Health
Lynchburg
02.2025 - Current
- Supported caregivers in detecting and responding to hunger cues of infants.
- Analyzed client needs to formulate individualized support strategies for concerns.
- Worked alongside multidisciplinary teams to guarantee comprehensive family care.
- Connected families with early intervention, pediatric, and community mental health resources as required.
Substitute Teacher
Bedford County Public Schools
Bedford
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Support students' social-emotional and behavioral needs.
- Use positive behavior supports and de-escalation strategies from K-12.
- Communicate student needs and observations to school staff
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centra Health
Lynchburg
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Provide pediatric and family-centered care, with attention to emotional comfort and safety.
- Observe and report physical, emotional, and behavioral changes.
- Support children through medical routines using calm and reassurance techniques.
Education
Certified Birth Doula -
Birth In Color
Lynchburg, VA02-2023
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Bedford Science And Technology Center
Bedford, VA02-2011
Liberty High School
Bedford VA06-1993
N/A -
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training
WIC, Lynchburg VirginiaEarly Intervention
VCU
Richmond, VASkills
- Individualized support strategies
- Data collection and analysis
- Health counseling
- Positive behavior management
- Using developmentally appropriate language and teaching methods
- Community resource connection
- Child development knowledge
- Recognizing signs of distress or neglect in children
- Effective communication
Affiliations
Volunteer Educator with 15+ years of experience with Jehovah's Witnesses providing community-based family support, counseling, and guidance. Facilitated structured, one-on-one and small group free bible educational programs. These sessions support positive child development, family engagement and relationship building. This experience strengthened skills in communication, time management, and trust-based counseling to aid and fortify my community.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Virginia Department of Health
02.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Bedford County Public Schools
01.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centra Health
01.2018 - 12.2022
Certified Birth Doula -
Birth In Color
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Bedford Science And Technology Center
Liberty High School
N/A -
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training
Early Intervention
VCU